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  • Retained Search: Building Resilient Finance Teams in 2026

    Posted on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 by Sally Morrison — 1 comment

    Why Forward-Thinking Firms Choose Retained Search When you look at firms that consistently hire well, grow sustainably, and retain top talent – there’s one thing they tend to have in common: They don’t just hire to fill . They hire with purpose, precision, and long-term thinking. And more often than not, that means using retained search. At ProTalent, we’re seeing a clear trend: forward-thinking ...

  • What Makes a Great Employer in 2026?

    Posted on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 by Sally Morrison — 1 comment

    The way we think about work – and what we expect from it – has changed significantly over the last few years. And as recruiters deeply embedded in the accountancy and finance sector, we’ve seen first-hand how candidate expectations have evolved. In 2026, being a “good” employer isn’t enough. The best firms are going beyond that – creating workplaces that are flexible, human, values-led and ...

  • 🌱 Ready to Grow? Let’s Talk Personal Development Plans…

    Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 by Sally Morrison — 3 comments

    We all love a fresh start, and January naturally brings with it a chance to refocus and reset. While most firms are busy setting financial and operational goals, there’s one area that’s just as important – but often overlooked: 👉 The personal development of your people. At ProTalent, we speak to professionals at every stage of their careers – and one thing that consistently stands out is this: ...

  • The Hidden Cost of Hiring Delays – Why Speed is Crucial in Accountancy Recruitment

    Posted on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 by Sally Morrison — 4 comments

    If you're in the world of accountancy or finance recruitment, there's one truth we all need to accept: great candidates don’t hang around. With the hiring market moving at pace, especially at the start of the year, every day you delay is a day your competition can swoop in. But this isn’t just about losing talent. The real cost of a slow hiring process runs far deeper. Delay = Cost Let’s break it ...

  • What Makes Accountants Decide It’s Time for a Change?

    Posted on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 by Sally Morrison — 1 comment

    What Makes Accountants Decide It’s Time for a Change? New year, new you? Maybe. New job? Possibly. New mindset? Almost certainly. January has a way of making people stop and reassess. Not just the big, flashy goals but the smaller, nagging questions too. One of the most common ones we hear at this time of year? “What am I still doing here?” And when you work in accountancy, a career built on ...

  • The Best Career Lessons We Learned in 2025

    Posted on Monday, December 22, 2025 by Sally Morrison — 2 comments

    The Best Career Lessons We Learned in 2025 As the fairy lights start to twinkle and we all reach for our out-of-office settings, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and ask: What did this year teach me about my career? Here at ProTalent, we’ve had hundreds of conversations with accountants across the UK in 2025 — from trainees just starting out, to senior partners planning succession, to ...

  • How to End the Year Strong & Set Yourself Up for Success in 2026

    Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 by Sally Morrison — 3 comments

    How to End the Year Strong & Set Yourself Up for Success in 2026 December has a funny energy to it, doesn’t it? One minute it’s business as usual, the next you’re unravelling tinsel from your keyboard and wondering how it’s already nearly Christmas. Emails get jollier, calendars get busier, and everyone’s either full of mince pies or full of cold. But here’s the thing: December might just be the ...

  • How to Set Career Goals That Actually Get Results

    Posted on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 by Sally Morrison — 11 comments

    How to Set Career Goals That Actually Get Results It’s officially December - the season of reflections, “what’s next?” conversations, and the pressure (let’s be honest) to figure it all out before the New Year. But before we jump into bold resolutions and career plans for 2025, let’s take a breath. Because the truth is, most people don’t struggle with ambition - they struggle with follow-through ...

  • The 2026 Job Market - What’s Ahead for Accountants?

    Posted on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 by Sally Morrison — No comments

    The 2026 Job Market - What’s Ahead for Accountants? As the year begins to wind down and we head into the final few weeks of 2025, conversations across the industry are already turning to what the next year will bring for accountancy professionals and firms alike. Whether you’re actively recruiting, passively job-seeking, or simply reflecting on your next career step, understanding what’s ahead in ...

  • How Do You Scale a Firm’s Leadership Team Effectively?

    Posted on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 by Sally Morrison — 4 comments

    A retained search success story, team growth, and an important reminder for Anti-Bullying Week As firms grow, so do their challenges - and their ambitions. One of the most critical (and difficult) transitions any firm faces is moving from founder-led success to structured leadership. That’s exactly the challenge a fantastic accountancy practice in Manchester brought to us recently. They needed to ...

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